Sales Development Associate - Japanese Speaker

EcoVadis seeks a high energy and dynamic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our highly successful team in Tokyo. SDRs are responsible for prospecting and outreaching activities on target accounts with a focus on engaging and qualifying all prospective customers. This role has the opportunity to be the first touch point for the largest firms in your area to evangelize the importance of Sustainability and ESG in global supply chains. Responsibilities: • Generating new business opportunities to fuel revenue for EcoVadis • Conducting high-level discovery and educational conversations with Senior Executives (Directors of Sustainability or Procurement) in target accounts • Scheduling qualified meetings for Account Executives • Advocating the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the supply chain of Global 2000 companies • Leveraging your teammates (Marketing and Account Executives) to develop target lists, call strategies, and messaging in order to drive opportunities in regional areas • Maintaining an activity (emails, calls, LinkedIn) volume with the intent to qualify leads and create pipeline growth • Meeting or exceeding your quota • Staying up-to-date on industry trends and competition • Reporting results on a weekly basis, both qualitative and quantitative • Quarterly business plan creation, reporting, and presentation to all key stakeholders • Recording and documenting all calls and communications in Salesforce.com in order to identify trends for improvement • Leveraging social networks for sales opportunities and leads You will be engaging, personable and customer-focused with an exceptional level of drive, a desire to learn new skills and build a successful career in sales. Additionally, you will bring: • Bachelor’s degree in business, sustainability, procurement or a related field • Work experience in sales development, lead generation, sales and/or marketing (cold calling or prospecting experience preferred) • Voluntary or work experience in sustainability, CSR or procurement would also be considered • Fluency in English and Japanese (written and verbal) as you will discussing complex sustainable procurement solutions in these languages. Any additional APAC language would be a plus • Proficiency with Salesforce, LinkedIn or other sales tools would be advantageous • Self-disciplined with the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and know when to ask for help • Superior active listening skills, quick thinking and resilience Location: Tokyo - hybrid Start date: ASAP Contract of Employment - Full time In return for your expertise, we offer: • Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment • Flexi time working system • Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing • Access to professional mental health support • Referral bonus policy • Learning and development  • Sustainability events and community involvement • Peer recognition program • Employee-led resource groups • Social Insurance • Commuting Allowance • Work Model: Hybrid Work Model • Remote work from abroad policy • Life Insurance • Paid employee volunteer day Please, share with us your English CV and we can guarantee a response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you! Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate?  Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background. Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs?  Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate yo